Software Developer

• Design, develop and maintain scalable applications and Back End services using Python, Flask and FastAPI.
• Build, integrate and maintain RESTful APIs, working extensively with JSON-based data structures.
• Develop accessible, user-focused web interfaces using HTML and the GOV.UK Design System.
• Implement secure authentication and authorisation solutions using OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect (OIDC).
• Design, query and maintain MongoDB databases, ensuring effective data management and performance.
• Develop, deploy and support applications within AWS cloud environments.
• Utilise Docker for application containerisation and deployment.
• Work confidently within Linux environments, including troubleshooting and application support.
• Apply DevOps principles to streamline development, testing, deployment and ongoing maintenance.
• Use Git for version control, collaborative development and code management.
• Collaborate with developers, architects, testers and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality technical solutions.
• Contribute to code reviews, technical documentation, automated testing and continuous improvement initiatives.

• We are seeking an experienced and versatile Software Developer to join a multidisciplinary team delivering modern, secure and scalable digital services within a complex technology environment.
• The successful candidate will possess a broad technical skill set, with strong experience in Python development, API design, cloud technologies and DevOps practices.
• You will play a key role in designing, developing, integrating and maintaining applications and services, ensuring solutions are robust, secure, accessible and aligned with modern software engineering standards., * Python: Strong commercial experience developing and maintaining applications using Python.
• Frameworks: Hands-on experience with Flask and FastAPI for web application and API development.
• Front-End Development: Good working knowledge of HTML and experience using the GOV.UK Design System.
• API Development: Experience designing, developing and integrating RESTful APIs, including JSON data exchange.
• Authentication & Security: Understanding of OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect (OIDC), including secure authentication and authorisation.
• Databases: Practical experience working with MongoDB.
• Cloud Technologies: Experience developing, deploying and supporting applications within AWS.
• Containerisation: Working knowledge of Docker and container-based development.
• Operating Systems: Strong familiarity with Linux environments.
• Version Control: Proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows.
• DevOps: Experience applying DevOps methodologies, automation and CI/CD practices.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience delivering digital services within Central Government or the wider public sector.
• Familiarity with Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and accessibility best practices.
• Experience working within Agile or Scrum delivery environments.
• Understanding of microservices architecture and cloud-native application design.
• Experience with infrastructure automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Familiarity with automated testing, continuous integration and deployment pipelines.